Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners
Fire Fighter/ Paramedic
Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners, Crawfordville, Florida, United States, 32327
Salary:
$16.90 Hourly
Location :
Crawfordville
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
202300005
Department:
Public Safety
Opening Date:
08/13/2024
Closing Date:
8/13/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
The job of Firefighter/Paramedic involves the protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing and answering EMS calls for various medical emergencies. Work involves training for and participating in firefighting duties, providing advanced life support care for sick and injured persons on assigned hours. Other duties include routine maintenance of apparatus, as well as drilling and training in new techniques and practices and other duties as assigned.
A successful Firefighter/Paramedic, in addition to performing assigned duties, must also be a good student. In this day and age, firefighters and paramedics go through almost continuous in-service training constantly adding new facts and modifying his/her existing knowledge. This training involves many subjects including public education, handling and disposal of hazardous materials, controlling the spread of infectious disease and emergency medical and rescue procedures. Examples of Duties
1. The physical demands of firefighting and EMS are extremely high. Hence fire fighter/Paramedics must be in and maintain top physical form. Firefighter/Paramedics are often required to perform a series of physical tasks for extended periods of time while wearing heavy protective clothing and gear. And often times, peoples' lives depend on how well fire fighters perform these tasks. Thus, rigorous physical training is maintained throughout the career of fire safety personnel. Tasks involve the intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, climbing, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of extremely heavy objects (150+ pounds), such as in the event of rescuing or transporting a victim/patient in the performance of rescue operations. 2. Firefighter/Paramedics spend extended periods of time living and working together as a member of a company or team. Effective teamwork is essential in an emergency situation. In addition, firefighter/paramedics are in frequent contact with the public for the purposes of educating them. Hence, behavioral skills such as the ability to get along and relate to co-workers and the public are important as well.
3. Communication: Communicates with the general public and other County employees as well as members of Volunteer Fire Departments in performing community service, presenting public safety training classes, participating in school programs, answering questions, delivering emergency care, and ensuring patient needs. Produces written documents to document technical and legal matters.
4. Responds to emergency incidents, fights fires, and utilizes advanced life support (ALS). Uses firefighting equipment in all aspects. Administers ALS care to injured and ill persons. Operates the following: hydraulic or pneumatic rescue equipment to rescue trapped or endangered persons and to force entry into locked vehicles or structures? fire apparatus during fire suppression activities? and motor vehicles (automobile and fire apparatus) requiring a standard Florida Driver's License to perform regular and emergency firefighting duties.
5. Completes all necessary paperwork.
6. Wears personal protective equipment weighing approximately 70 pounds: in high humidity (up to 100 percent) situations while wearing personal protective equipment that significantly impairs body cooling? in environments with extreme temperature fluctuations? and relies on self-contained breathing apparatus for respiratory ventilation. Works in a variety of weather conditions. Cleans and maintains Fire Department and EMS buildings, apparatus, and grounds. Meets scheduling and attendance requirements.
7. Comprehends and makes inferences from written material, such as Wakulla County Fire Rescue Standard Operating Procedures. Reads and interprets equipment instructions and preplans to operate equipment in emergency situations. Learns firefighting techniques, firefighting equipment operation, and emergency medical service care through on the job training and in classroom settings. Typical Qualifications
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Knowledge of a wide variety of methods and procedures of emergency and rescue operations. Ability to react quickly and calmly during emergencies. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and supervisor. Ability to operate complex equipment; possession of mechanical aptitude, strength and ability to do manual and mechanical work under adverse conditions. Ability to operate heavy emergency equipment safely and efficiently. Ability to complete correct calculations of engine pressures required for necessary hookups. Knowledge of firefighter and paramedic techniques, methods and equipment. Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build a constructive team spirit where team members are committed to the goals and objectives of the team. Supplemental Information
Wakulla County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply, and preference will be given to qualified applicants. For additional information, please send an email to
A generous benefits package with a potential value of up to $30,000 annually. Full-time employee benefits include employer-sponsored health insurance ($5/month employee only, $305/month whole family), $50,000 sponsored life insurance, and short-term disability. Up to 15% of salary contribution to Florida Retirement System, Paid Time Off including holiday, vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health insurance, membership in the Florida Retirement System, life insurance, short-term disability, telemedicine program, eleven county holidays, vacation and sick time accrual, parental leave, employee assistance program, tuition assistance and bonus $$ for annual physicals. Supplemental policies are available for vision, voluntary life insurance, dental and 457B Deferred Compensation Programs. For those employees opting out of health insurance coverage a flexible spending account is available.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
01
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
Yes, I understand and agree No, I do not agree
02
Do you have a _______ license/certification?
Yes No
03
How many years of professional __________ experience do you have?
No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year but less than 2 years of experience 2 years but less than 3 years experience 3 or more years of experience
04
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in ________ or a related field?
Yes No
05
Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?
Yes No
06
Are you available for on-call employment?
Yes No
Required Question
$16.90 Hourly
Location :
Crawfordville
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
202300005
Department:
Public Safety
Opening Date:
08/13/2024
Closing Date:
8/13/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
The job of Firefighter/Paramedic involves the protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing and answering EMS calls for various medical emergencies. Work involves training for and participating in firefighting duties, providing advanced life support care for sick and injured persons on assigned hours. Other duties include routine maintenance of apparatus, as well as drilling and training in new techniques and practices and other duties as assigned.
A successful Firefighter/Paramedic, in addition to performing assigned duties, must also be a good student. In this day and age, firefighters and paramedics go through almost continuous in-service training constantly adding new facts and modifying his/her existing knowledge. This training involves many subjects including public education, handling and disposal of hazardous materials, controlling the spread of infectious disease and emergency medical and rescue procedures. Examples of Duties
1. The physical demands of firefighting and EMS are extremely high. Hence fire fighter/Paramedics must be in and maintain top physical form. Firefighter/Paramedics are often required to perform a series of physical tasks for extended periods of time while wearing heavy protective clothing and gear. And often times, peoples' lives depend on how well fire fighters perform these tasks. Thus, rigorous physical training is maintained throughout the career of fire safety personnel. Tasks involve the intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, climbing, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of extremely heavy objects (150+ pounds), such as in the event of rescuing or transporting a victim/patient in the performance of rescue operations. 2. Firefighter/Paramedics spend extended periods of time living and working together as a member of a company or team. Effective teamwork is essential in an emergency situation. In addition, firefighter/paramedics are in frequent contact with the public for the purposes of educating them. Hence, behavioral skills such as the ability to get along and relate to co-workers and the public are important as well.
3. Communication: Communicates with the general public and other County employees as well as members of Volunteer Fire Departments in performing community service, presenting public safety training classes, participating in school programs, answering questions, delivering emergency care, and ensuring patient needs. Produces written documents to document technical and legal matters.
4. Responds to emergency incidents, fights fires, and utilizes advanced life support (ALS). Uses firefighting equipment in all aspects. Administers ALS care to injured and ill persons. Operates the following: hydraulic or pneumatic rescue equipment to rescue trapped or endangered persons and to force entry into locked vehicles or structures? fire apparatus during fire suppression activities? and motor vehicles (automobile and fire apparatus) requiring a standard Florida Driver's License to perform regular and emergency firefighting duties.
5. Completes all necessary paperwork.
6. Wears personal protective equipment weighing approximately 70 pounds: in high humidity (up to 100 percent) situations while wearing personal protective equipment that significantly impairs body cooling? in environments with extreme temperature fluctuations? and relies on self-contained breathing apparatus for respiratory ventilation. Works in a variety of weather conditions. Cleans and maintains Fire Department and EMS buildings, apparatus, and grounds. Meets scheduling and attendance requirements.
7. Comprehends and makes inferences from written material, such as Wakulla County Fire Rescue Standard Operating Procedures. Reads and interprets equipment instructions and preplans to operate equipment in emergency situations. Learns firefighting techniques, firefighting equipment operation, and emergency medical service care through on the job training and in classroom settings. Typical Qualifications
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Knowledge of a wide variety of methods and procedures of emergency and rescue operations. Ability to react quickly and calmly during emergencies. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and supervisor. Ability to operate complex equipment; possession of mechanical aptitude, strength and ability to do manual and mechanical work under adverse conditions. Ability to operate heavy emergency equipment safely and efficiently. Ability to complete correct calculations of engine pressures required for necessary hookups. Knowledge of firefighter and paramedic techniques, methods and equipment. Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build a constructive team spirit where team members are committed to the goals and objectives of the team. Supplemental Information
Wakulla County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply, and preference will be given to qualified applicants. For additional information, please send an email to
A generous benefits package with a potential value of up to $30,000 annually. Full-time employee benefits include employer-sponsored health insurance ($5/month employee only, $305/month whole family), $50,000 sponsored life insurance, and short-term disability. Up to 15% of salary contribution to Florida Retirement System, Paid Time Off including holiday, vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health insurance, membership in the Florida Retirement System, life insurance, short-term disability, telemedicine program, eleven county holidays, vacation and sick time accrual, parental leave, employee assistance program, tuition assistance and bonus $$ for annual physicals. Supplemental policies are available for vision, voluntary life insurance, dental and 457B Deferred Compensation Programs. For those employees opting out of health insurance coverage a flexible spending account is available.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
01
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
Yes, I understand and agree No, I do not agree
02
Do you have a _______ license/certification?
Yes No
03
How many years of professional __________ experience do you have?
No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year but less than 2 years of experience 2 years but less than 3 years experience 3 or more years of experience
04
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in ________ or a related field?
Yes No
05
Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?
Yes No
06
Are you available for on-call employment?
Yes No
Required Question